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KEZAD Group Driving Infrastructure Development and Economic Growth in Abu Dhabi

Business intelligence reports say transformative projects reshaping emirate

Abu Dhabi, UAE – 17 February 2025: Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group, the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the region, continues to lead the UAE’s infrastructure development with transformative projects that are reshaping Abu Dhabi into a global hub for industrial and economic activities.

Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO of Economic Cities & Free Zones at AD Ports Group,

KEZAD is playing a pivotal role in the UAE’s efforts to diversify its economy and reduce dependence on hydrocarbons.

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Network International Announces Appointment of Murat Cagri Suzer as the   Group Chief Executive Officer

DUBAI, 17 February 2025 — Network International today announced the appointment of Murat Cagri Suzer as its Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). Based in Dubai, he will lead the company and spearhead its growth strategy.

Under his leadership, Network International will continue to unlock new opportunities in delivering seamless, secure, and scalable fintech solutions that are customer-centric, helping businesses and customers thrive. Murat brings extensive leadership experience in the global payments and fintech sectors. Prior to this, he ran Payments, Crypto, Consumer and Digital Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking businesses in Turkey and in the USA for BBVA.

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UBF: Financing solutions strengthen UAE position as leading centre of international trade

Abu Dhabi, Dubai- UAE- 18 February 2025:

The UAE Banks Federation (UBF), the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, reaffirmed the UAE is strengthening its position as a leading center of international trade, and is leading the growth by keeping pace with the trends and developments witnessed by the global economy and accelerated technological developments.

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Yango Ride expands B2B corporate rides service into Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18th February 2025 – Yango Ride, the international ride-hailing service and part of the global tech company Yango Group, has expanded its corporate business-to-business (B2B) service, Yango Rides for Business, in Abu Dhabi. This service was launched in Dubai in 2024 and aims to simplify and enhance corporate transportation management for enterprises in both Emirates.

Yango Rides for Business provides companies with an efficient corporate solution to oversee all employee transportation requirements through a single, unified platform. With this service, businesses can streamline their ride-hailing expenses, removing the complex process of prepayments or staff reimbursements. Instead, all trips are charged to a corporate account monthly, making expenses both fully tax-deductible and easy to track.

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National Bonds Survey: Retirement Planning Remains the Top Financial Goal for the Second Year in a Row

  • 40% of respondents report being on track to achieving their 2024 financial goals.
  • Financial confidence is growing across generations, with 40% of Generation Z and 36% of Millennials feeling optimistic about meeting their financial targets, compared to 32% of Generation X.

Rehab Lootah, Group Deputy CEO of National Bonds,

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 18 February 2025: National Bonds, the UAE’s leading Sharia-compliant savings and investment company, has released the results of its annual survey aimed at highlighting savers’ financial aspirations, revealing that retirement planning remains the top financial priority for the second consecutive year. Increasing savings and setting aside funds for high-value purchases such as a home or a car also ranked high among respondents, highlighting the growing awareness of the importance of early financial planning and disciplined smart saving strategies.

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